[cdog4w]

Well, I tried out my theory of making the mini-x axle ends D shaped to take xmod rims. It actually worked really well, I put the axle in a vise and used a small hobby file to do the work. It was solidly attached to the axle and had about the same wheel slop as the original setup. After putting on the mini-x wheel nuts, if I tightened them too much, the wheels would bind against the knuckle. I should have been a bit more careful, but I was eager to try it out.

Long story short, I ended up losing 2 wheel nuts and a ball bearing from the rear. Doh! It was already dark more or less when I tried it, so I'm going to go look for them tomorrow.

I still think the idea is sound, but it might just mean that the D portion needed to be smaller to offset the wheel more. Perhaps a small washer that can snug up to the inner portion of the ball bearing to space the rim out a bit further would fix my problem?

I've also heard about some kind of hobby glue intended for this kind of thing, thread lock or something? Would that be appropriate here?

Anyway, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I have a backup set of axles, so I will be back up to speed as soon as I find that bearing or my replacement (just ordered) arrives.